The Cubs released their 2014 Spring Training schedule on Monday. As reported, the Cubs will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in their Cactus League opener on Feb. 27 in the first game at 'Cubs Park', their new Spring Training home in Mesa.
The Cubs make their annual trip to Las Vegas (March 15, March 16) to take on the New York Mets at Cashman Field. This spring marks the tenth straight year the Cubs have participated in the Big League Weekend in Vegas.
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Less than 36 hours prior to Turkey Day (insert Cubs jokes here), the rumors surrounding the Chicago Cubs picked up when Lance Berkman told Ken Rosenthal that the Cubs have called his agent. Berkman said the A's have been the most aggressive but the "Cubs have checked in, informing him of their opening at first base."
Berkman said the arthroscopic surgery to clean out loose cartilage in his left knee last March 12 limited him all season. Berkman feels he can play either left or right field, as … [Read more...]

Mike Quade joined Jim Duquette and Kevin Kennedy during Power Alley (XM Radio/MLB Network Radio) Friday. Quade discussed several topics, including changes that will take place in his first Spring Training as the Cubs skipper.
Quade said he will be more involved than some managers typically are during camp, especially in the area of fundamentals. Quade mentioned he did not see himself sitting in a golf cart watching, he said he will be on the field working with the players. Quade stated he will … [Read more...]

Wednesday was a busy day for the Chicago Cubs. The headlines ranged from Q's coaching staff to Ryne Sandberg to the vote passing in Mesa to Aramis Ramirez telling the team he will exercise his option for 2011 and remain with the Cubs.
But Tyler Colvin, Brett Jackson, Chris Archer, Minor League coaching moves and Sammy Sosa's bat were also in the news. Here's the update ... … [Read more...]

According to multiple reports on Wednesday, the Cubs officially announced they will keep their Spring Training home in Mesa, Arizona. The announcement on Wednesday begins an exclusive negotiating period with the city that could take as long as a year to finalize.
"The deal with the Cubs and the city still requires the Arizona Legislature and voters in Mesa to approve funding mechanism for an $84 million stadium and training facility."
The Cubs are envisioning a full entertainment district with … [Read more...]

Official releases should be flying out of the offices at 1060 West Addison on Wednesday. Not only are the Cubs expected to announce deals with Xavier Nady and Chad Tracy, there is a press conference scheduled for 11:30am CST on Wednesday morning in Arizona. At that time, the Cubs are expected to make the official announcement that Mesa is their first choice to build their new Spring Training complex ... dubbed Wrigleyville West.
The Cubs announced their Spring Training broadcast schedule on … [Read more...]

According to multiple reports Monday night, the Mesa City Council approved "its proposal to spend $84 million for a new spring training complex for the Cubs and is now awaiting official word from the team, which is expected within days."
According to the Tribune, if the Cubs board approves the proposal, the two sides would "enter into an exclusive negotiations period." The Tribune indicated the Cubs have not ruled out a move to Naples, Florida ... but sources told the Tribune, that Naples is … [Read more...]

It appears the reports on Thursday from Dave Kaplan and the Chicago Tribune jumped the gun about the Cubs reaching a tentative deal to stay in Mesa, Arizona.
According to a report from NaplesNews.com, Collier County "isn't out of the spring training run quite yet."
"Officials with the city of Mesa and the Collier County group trying to bring the team to Florida for spring training have said they have not received word about a spring training decision."
Governor Charlie Crist spoke to Tom … [Read more...]

According to a report from Dave Kaplan, the Cubs have decided to keep their Spring Training home and facilities in Mesa, Arizona. Kaplan reported the deal would still require approval by the Mesa city council, which is expected to approve the financial package on Monday night.
Updated 5:20pm CST - With Additional Information from ESPN Chicago … [Read more...]